Originally posted on You Monsters Are People.: In prehistoric times the thing that made a woman the most desirable to the rest of her pack was having both arms. Things like sharp teeth and having no diseases were just perks…

Sunday was a great day: some dear friends who had been struggling to have a baby for many years were delivered of a healthy baby boy. We are thrilled for them and so pleased they have succeeded. Sunday was a … Continue reading →

This was an excellent piece. Judgemental behaviour has no excuse. Nor does labelling people because one is unable, or unwilling, to acknowledge that differences are ok, that they are normal. I absolutely detest labels. They are limiters and wholly detrimental. … Continue reading →

They never seem to stop, the Christmas parties around here. It started on the 3rd of December with a Swedish schnapps-fuelled, drunken group-singing, buffet-laden night (the Janssen’s temptation was burnt at the edges, poor show, dahling), the physical effects of … Continue reading →

Ok people, it’s one week in and time for coughing up. The ‘be brutally honest’ part of this campaign is to share how I’m doing, good or bad; particularly when bad. Week 1 Starting weight: 257lbs (it has been worse) … Continue reading →

At work we are spoiled. We have a dining room, (not a canteen, no siree), and it takes up most of a floor. To put it into context, imagine you’ve just got out of the lift, start walking, keep walking … Continue reading →

The miracle of the interwebs, and WordPress’s suggestions, lead me to this post about how to make resolutions that stick, exercise being a frequent occurrence. While most shops put on their financial fat in the pre-Christmas rush, gyms live for … Continue reading →

have a good 'ole rummage through the musings of a modern-ish mum; cherishing the good bits of life, enjoying the funny bits and looking forward to more best bits! Who knows what treasures we may find nestled between nostalgia and possibility...